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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 907.91, 1,361.86 and 634.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 907.91, 1,361.86 and 634.53 is: 951.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    907.91 : 1,361.86 = 634.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    907.91/1,361.86 = 634.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    907.91x = 1,361.86 × 634.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    907.91x = 864,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,137.85/907.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.79

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